C3 Software
Operating System
The BattleHawk BMS mission software is provided by the CDC core software product BattleHawk Command & Control (BHC2). BHC2 is configurable to deliver a software solution for each of the “node” types required.
The BHC2 software is specifically designed to operate in the dismounted environment and great care has been taken to ensure efficient operation of the software and utilization of computing resources to ensure high performance and low power consumption. This design policy allows the BHC2 to run on a number of MS Windows operating systems.
BattleHawk BMS Mission Software (BHC2) Architecture
The BHC2 software comprises a core BattleHawk program and a number of specific applications. Each addresses a particular need or interface, and each interacts with the core via a COM interface. This architecture allows for both interchangeable software components and a flexible development pathway.
The HCI is based around a proprietary ‘color button’, which allows for boldly defined buttons to be presented to the user. He is presented with a standardized style and simple options, ensuring consistency of use in the most challenging circumstances.
The BattleHawk HCI was developed over a number of years in cooperation with end users from the armored, infantry, special forces, and command domains.
The BattleHawk system is intuitive by nature with a very low training burden and low skill fade.
Geographical Information System (GIS) Engine
BattleHawk mapping is based on an embedded GIS engine designed to operate in support of operational applications with real-time sensor inputs, rather than the more common GIS engine designed to support cartographical processing activity. This provides an object-orientated interface that sits at the core of the BHC2 Architecture. It also provides a mapping studio for pre-processing of many different mapping formats into a form suitable for high-speed graphical display.
BattleHawk Functional Description
The BHC2 software incorporates a range of functionality allowing it to be configured to meet the needs of land operators. The functions are accessed via the Human Computer Interface (HCI) which has three major configurations; Command, Tactical Vehicle, and Dismounted Soldier.
